Ritchie Merch Store and Subscriptions

Help us run the Ritchie Merch Store and Crew Subscription Program.

This program is a big part of how we are raising funds to build our new hall and provide the community with quality programing and services. It is also a lot of fun to design new merch and deliver it about the neighbourhood during the Ritchie Crew Merch Delivery Day!.

Running the Ritchie Merch Store during our events is a great way to meet people and stay in the know!

Upcoming OppOrtuNities to join the Ritchie Merch Store team

NOTE: Not all events need a merch table, but many do.

The Ritchie Crew is our subscription service where you are the first to receive the new Ritchie swag and other great offerings. The Ritchie Merch Team gets together and assembles the subscription packages and delivers them to subscribers. Here is a list of the fun jobs that keep our Ritchie Merchandise the very best!

• Managing Crew Subscriber tiers

• Maintaining the Square (POS) Inventory system

• Updating our online store

• Organizing the physical inventory

• Creating designs for new merchandise

• Sourcing and and ordering merchandise

• Photographing merchandise

• Selling merchandise at events

Start volunteering with us

Do you want to volunteer with the Ritchie Community League?

Yes? Great! We can’t wait to start working with you!

Welcome new volunteers

There are just a couple of steps to joining us as a volunteer:

• first, fill out the Volunteer Inquiry Form;

• then, someone from the volunteer team will send you a welcome email with useful information and instructions for next steps; and

• finally, you will also be invited to an app called Basecamp to join the RCL Volunteer Basecamp project and other appropriate projects.

Fundraising and Casino

We’ve got big dreams in Ritchie, and that means we need funds to help realize those dreams. This ranges from finding and writing grants, finding partners in the community to work with us and support our efforts and volunteering at casino

Fill out the Volunteer Inquiry Form to join the team!

Our Casino is this year April 16th and 17th 2024

What is your favourite casino volunteer position?

CASINO VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

GENERAL MANAGER

• You supervise all aspects of the casino and ensure it's conducted according to the AGLC Casino Terms and Conditions and Operating Guidelines.

• Your cashiers' cage advisor(s) will explain your duties and assist and train you and your volunteers at the casino.

• Your count room advisor will provide the same support and training for your count room volunteers.

• General Managers must be a Community League member. (Get your Ritchie Community League membership HERE)

BANKER

• You control the main Cash Cage floats of chips and cash.
  You are assisted directly by Cash Cage Advisor for all activities.

• Your top priority is to assist cashiers by monitoring their payouts.
  You are busiest during opening, volunteer shift changes, and closing of the casino.

• You refill ("Fill") dealers' chip trays when players leave games with chips to cash in, or to reduce the chips in dealer's tray ("Credit").

• You will receive on-the-job training.

• You use Alberta Gaming's computer terminal for all transactions and it is easy to operate.

• Some administrative experience is helpful, but not essential.
  Bankers must be EFCL or Community League members. (Get your Ritchie Community League membership HERE)

CASHIER

• You pay off players' chips and make change.

• You do not sell chips or cash out slot machine coupons.

• You will be required to follow defined pay-out procedures that you will learn at the casino.

• You have your own float -- you do not share your cash/chip float with anyone.

• Cash-handling skills are an asset.

• The cashier's job is challenging, and requires concentration and accuracy.

•  You should not volunteer to be a cashier if you are colour blind.

CHIP RUNNER

• You are a courier (runner) for chip orders for the casino games.

• You must be able to move around to deliver chips to the games.

• You will be using a very simple mini-computer to complete your transactions.

• You are not usually too busy except at the opening and closing of the casino day.

• You should be able to carry up to 2.5 kilograms or five pounds of chips in their delivery racks.

• You will always be accompanied on your 'runs' to the games by a casino security guard or a manager.

COUNT ROOM SUPERVISOR

• You work with the Count Room Advisor to keep records of the cash and chips in the count room.

• You use a computer terminal for all transactions.

• Some administrative skills are useful, and computer skills are very helpful.

• You are not required to handle cash.

• Count Room Supervisors must be EFCL or Community League members. (Get your Ritchie Community League membership HERE )

COUNT ROOM STAFF

• Various jobs include sorting, counting, verifying and amalgamating cash from drop boxes.

• At least three volunteers in the count room should have good cash handling skills.

• You should be good working with your hands. 

DID YOU KNOW?

The Fundraiser Director seeks out new fundraising opportunities and manages their viability. They oversee the management of the Ritchie store and Ritchie Crew program. They submit all required casino documents to AGLC and coordinate volunteers as required.

Help out with events

Photo Credit: Afternoon Bloom Photography

It takes a lot of fun people to put on fun events and we can always use a few more hands.

We need people to help with planning events, setting up, working the stations, and cleaning up at the end.

Fill out the Volunteer inquiry form if you think you have what it takes to join the events team.

Upcoming events that need your help!

Planning events

We have a great team that works together to come up with ideas for our events. You could be part of our planning team and bring your event ideas to life.

Help set up at events

Be part of the fun and help set up. This pre-event time is always full of great camaraderie and excitement.

• Decorate the hall

• Set up tables and chairs

• Lay out supplies

• Open the Ritchie Community League store

Help run events

Assist with various aspects of running a successful event like selling Ritchie swag and memberships, assisting at a station, and general running about and making sure the right things get done at the right time.

• Sell tickets and managing the door

• Run the Ritchie Community League store selling merchandise and memberships

• Cooking

• Serving snacks and drinks

• Running an activity station

Take-down and clean-up

Help make sure everything goes back where it belongs so we are ready for the next event.

• Take down and put away tables and chairs

• Sweep floors

• Clean kitchen

• Pack up supplies

The Hall and Office

The Ritchie Hall is where the community comes to gather and connect. It’s a space to support our community to flourish: whether as the base for our programs and events, to come together to come up with new ideas, or for our members use to create memories. There are always going on at the hall!

And there’s always something to work on too!

Fill out the Volunteer Inquiry Form to join the team!

We’ve got a whole list of jobs and projects that can be done around the hall, but here’s a taste of what you can expect:

• Show the space to renters

• Hall organization and cleaning

• Create fix-it lists

• Provide office support

• Update the hall sign

• Post signage

For a full list, please see the jobs and projects below.

Did You Know?

The Facilities Director helps manage the facilities, including the hall, parking lot, and skating rink area. They work closely with the Hall Operations Manager to ensure our spaces are safe and comfortable.

Communications

The Ritchie Communications Committee stays on top of all the league’s activities information and coordinates communications to the membership and wider community. 

We need writers, proofreaders, graphic designers, and more to help us get the word out about all the things we are doing here at the Ritchie Community League.

Fill out the Volunteer Inquiry Form to join the team!

There are plenty of fun ways you can help: whether you are looking to join the team or help out with a special one-time project.

• Join the Team

  • Coordinate communications requests

  • Project management

  • Drafting copy

  • Graphic design

  • Website editing

  • Social media management

  • Curate and edit newsletters

  • Brand development and coordination

• One-Time Projects

  • Photography projects

  • Videography projects

  • Website projects

  • Marketing strategy projects

  • Assist with hall sign updates

• Communications Platforms

  We use a variety of platforms to communicate with our members and community:

  • Mailchimp

  • Squarespace

  • Buffer

  • Facebook

  • Instagram

  • Twitter

  • Google Apps

  • Basecamp

  • Canva

  Have experience with any of these? We welcome your expertise!

Did You Know?

Information about and from the community league can be found in many places, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We also put out an email newsletter and a printed newsletter that is delivered to homes in the neighbourhood. The Communications Director and committee stay on top of it all and coordinate communications to membership and the wider community

Civics

Are you interested in building connections between the Ritchie Community League and the City of Edmonton?

Civics volunteers help to access city-wide programs and opportunities, and liaise with the city to advocate for our community.

Fill out the Volunteer Inquiry Form to join the team!

So, what does Civics look like? There are lots of ways to engage with the City and help Ritchie take advantage of what the city has to offer:

• Write to the city on behalf of the league

• Liaise with city representatives

• Investigate and report on various issues, such as:

• Vision Zero

• District Planning

• Rainbow Crossings

• The occasional special project

• Set up surveys to learn community priorities

• Send us your written opinions

• Talk with community members and report back

Did You Know?

Community leagues have a unique position to forward the wishes of the larger community in discussion with property developers and the City of Edmonton’s planners. The Civics Director addresses community member concerns and is the league’s voice when further advocacy is required. Some common areas include city planning, development, and transportation.

Volunteer Support

Interested in helping to build and support the Ritchie’s volunteer network? Then you’ve come to the right place!

The Volunteer Support Team works closely with the Volunteers and Membership Director to help create a robust volunteer network for the community league. For a more detailed description on what this team does, please see below.

Fill out the Volunteer Inquiry Form to join the team!

The Volunteer Support Team helps:

• Recruit volunteers

• Host meet and greets

• Onboard new volunteers

• Plan volunteer events and fairs

• Basecamp training for new volunteers

• Collect and sell memberships

• Coordinate with other directors to ensure their volunteer needs are met

• Pair opportunities with volunteers

• Organize volunteer appreciation packets and volunteer parties

• Follow-up and gather volunteer feedback

• And so much more!

Did You Know?

The Volunteers and Membership Director is responsible for recruiting league members and selling memberships, as well as coordinating with the Events and Programs Directors to ensure volunteer needs are identified.

They connect with RCL members who have identified interest in volunteering, along with soccer parents to fulfill event support needs.

Programs and Sports

Get involved with our ongoing programming! RCL offers a wide variety of programs for all ages: from game nights, book club, and sports!

We have a wide variety of volunteer opportunities available. Whether you are looking to help out with the occasional project or have a special skill or interest you would like to share, there is an opportunity for everyone here!

Fill out the Volunteer Inquiry Form to join the team!

Would you like to lead a program?

• Ongoing Opportunities

  • Lead a long-term program

  • Support program leaders

  • Liaise with city sports programs

  • Admin support for Programs Director

  • Recruit program leaders

  • Draft program descriptions

  • Coordinate with Communications Committee to market our programs

  • Design surveys and feedback forms

• One-Time or Occasional Opportunities

  • Lead a short-term program

  • Support the City of Edmonton’s Green Shack program

  • Submit program requests

  • The occasional special project

• Special Skills to Share?

  We are always looking for talented individuals or groups that want to run a program in our hall. Please contact the Programs Director to learn more about starting a program.

Did You Know?

The Programs Director works to organize summer and winter programming for children and adults. They provide support to regular groups such as the preschool playgroup and paid instructors for programs. They respond to identified interests of community members and work closely with the Hall Manager. 

Environment

Do you enjoy the outdoors? Do you have a green thumb?

Ritchie has some beautiful outdoor spaces that require some tending to make sure they stay beautiful and usable.

If you are interested in helping to keep the grounds around the hall in tiptop shape, then this opportunity is for you!

Fill out the Volunteer Inquiry Form to join the team!

There are plenty of year-round opportunities for the grounds crew:

• Gardening projects

• Grounds cleanup

• Seek environmental improvement opportunities

• Support the environmental efforts of members

• The occasional special project

Join us today!

• Save the Date! Mill Creek Cleanup

  Join us May 5-7 for the Mill Creek Cleanup!

  All volunteers are welcome and we will provide gloves, trash bags, and pick-up sticks.

• Did You Know?

  It’s not easy being green….but we could all be doing more to be greener! The Green Initiatives Director identifies and leads the way with ways that we can make our hall, league, and neighbourhood more sustainable and environmentally aware.